4. Power & Connections
4.1 Power Adaptor
Always use the power adaptor supplied together with this instrument to avoid un-recoverable damages to this instrument.
4.2 Built-In Rechargeable Battery
Before first time use, recharge the built-in batter for at least 8 hours to ensure the best battery performance.
4.3 Connect
with Weighing Platform or Load Cell Junction Box
Connect this instrument with a weighing platform (load cell) through load cell connector located at the back according
to the below pin assignment table.
Note: - If a 4-wire load cell or junction box is used, short-circuit pin 1&2 and pin 3&4. Otherwise, this instrument will not
work.
4.3.1 Load cell connector pin assignment
Pin # on
Load Cell Connector
4.4 Comports on Instrument
There are 2 built-in comports on this instrument. Both comports support bi-directional communication when set as PC
and CMD modes. Refer to 5.5 for setting details.
4.5 Comports Pin Assignment
Refer to below table for pin assignment between this instrument and a computer or serial printer.
Comport pin assignment on instrument
Notes: -
Comport 1 is assigned as DTE and has a male connector.
Comport 2 is assigned as DCE and has a female connector.
Turn this instrument off and unplug power adaptor before making any connection or disconnection.